Space Scotland, an industry-led body that represents Scotland’s fast-growing space sector appointed Dr. Natasha Nicholson as its new Chief Executive Officer, following an extensive and highly competitive recruitment process. Dr. […]
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Orbex in trouble?
Orbex has delayed its UK rocket launch to 2026 due to site and funding issues. SaxaVord, the launch site in Scotland, isn’t ready, and more financial support is said to […]
Clarus Networks delivers 1st rail-certified LEO satellite connectivity
ScotRail, in partnership with Clarus Networks Group, has launched a transformational connectivity project that sees the world’s first deployment of a rail-certified LEO satellite antenna. This deployment delivers high-speed, resilient […]
Alba Orbital launches 5 satellites via SpaceX— now a total of 53 launched satellites for the firm
Alba Orbital integrated five PocketQube satellites from three different countries for their flight on-board SpaceX’s Transporter-13 Rideshare mission. The satellites were integrated into Alba Orbital’s PocketQube Deployer, AlbaPod, at their […]
Space Solar’s new CFO was former RBS Head of Technology, Media, and Telecom
Space Solar, provider of space-based solar power, has appointed Richard Winslade as Chief Finance Officer (CFO) and member of the board. A former Head of Technology, Media, and Telecom Advisory […]
Scotland loses a Spaceport
Orbex, a main contractor and backer of the Sutherland, Scotland spaceport is moving its activity to rival Scottish launch site at SaxaVord in the Shetland Isles. Orbex says it has […]
The West of Scotland Space Cluster launches
The West of Scotland Space Cluster, the newest addition to the UK’s thriving ecosystem of regional space clusters, recently launched. The region is a key hub in the Scottish space […]
Celestia + Uzma move toward ground segment technologies partnership
Celestia has signed an Expression of Interest (EOI) with Uzma for a mutual collaboration between the two commercial partners on the development of advanced space satellite solutions for the South […]
STV H1 revenue up 20%
STV, the Scottish media group, has reported that total revenue rose by 20 per cent to £90.4 million (€107.2m) in H1 2024 (compared to H1 2023) and adjusted operating profit […]
Rocket Factory Augsburg’s rocket explodes at Scotland’s Spaceport and statement from SaxaVord Spaceport CEO
While a test was being carried out by German company Rocket Factory Augsburg (RFA) at the UK’s new spaceport in Shetland their rocket engine exploded during a launch test. RFA […]